UAE · Mainland & Free Zone

Register your company in the UAE, fully supported from start to finish

Mainland or Free Zone: company registration, bank-account coordination and visa support from one licensed team, with most steps handled online.

  • ·100% foreign ownership (most activities)
  • ·Bank-account coordination through partner banks
  • ·Residence visa support for you & your family
  • ·Start remotely, most steps done online
Licensed by Dubai DET License No. 1585089
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Everything handled, in one place

One licensed team supports every part of your UAE setup, from jurisdiction to bank account and visas.

Setup Setup

The right Free Zone or Mainland for your business

Documents Documents

Documents prepared and filed to regulator standards

Banking Banking

Bank-account coordination with partner banks

Visas Visas

Residence visa support for you and your family

Remote Remote

Most steps handled online, travel only when required

Support Support

One English-speaking manager for the whole process

Answer 5 quick questions and we'll match jurisdiction, license and costs to your case.

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We'll send your personal setup plan and price within 60 minutes.

How the setup works, and how we support you at every step

Seven milestones, one dedicated team. Every stage covered.

Consultation & matching

Day 1

We do: map your goals and pick the right jurisdiction & license

Included: needs analysis, Free Zone / Mainland recommendation, cost estimate

Agreement & payment

Day 2

We do: agree on scope and a transparent quote; you pay in stages

Included: contract, itemized quote (some approvals priced individually)

Document preparation

Week 1

We do: prepare and verify your file; you sign online

Included: applications, MOA, translations, attestation, POA

Registration & license

Week 2

We do: prepare and submit your application; the authority issues the license

Included: registered company + trade license

Bank account

Up to 4 weeks

We do: guide your account opening with partner banks

Included: application, compliance, UAE bank account

Visas & residency

Week 3

We do: arrange and support visa applications for you and your family

Included: residence visa, Emirates ID, medical & biometrics (in-person steps in the UAE)

Launch & ongoing support

From week 3

We do: hand over a ready business and keep supporting you

Included: office/address, accounting coordination via certified partner, tax registration

Mainland or Free Zone: which fits you?

Two routes into the UAE market. Get your transparent, itemized quote in the quiz, and pay in stages.

Most popular
Free Zone
Personal quote after a free consultation
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • 0% corporate tax on qualifying incomeSubject to QFZP conditions.
  • Visa quota per package / office
  • Flexi-desk / virtual office
  • UAE bank account: yes

Best for: IT / services / export, non-residents

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Mainland
From AED 15,000
Final, itemized quote after a free consultation.
  • 100% foreign ownership (most activities)
  • 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000, 0% below
  • Scalable visas, depends on office
  • Physical office required
  • UAE bank account: yes

Best for: UAE market, retail, government contracts

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Mainland Free Zone
Foreign ownership100% (most activities)100%
Corporate tax9% above AED 375,000, 0% below0% on qualifying incomeSubject to QFZP conditions.
Where you tradeEntire UAE market + govt contractsInside the zone + export; UAE mainland via agent/NOC
Visas / residencyScalable, depends on officeQuota per package/office
OfficePhysical requiredFlexi-desk / virtual
UAE bank accountYesYes
Best forUAE market, retail, government workIT / services / export, non-residents

Why founders trust MARINA

End to end

Full support, from your first document to your bank account.

One licensed team (Dubai DET · No. 1585089), coordinating registration, visas and banking end to end, a private consultancy, fully accountable.

100% foreign ownership On most business activities.
Transparent, itemized quote You see every line, and pay in stages.
On the ground in the UAE An English-speaking team in Dubai, one partner for the whole process.
LicensedDubai Department of Economy and Tourism
License No.1585089
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40+ UAE free zones

We set up companies across every major UAE free zone.

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Real companies. Real results.

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Daniel R.
12.05.2026 · Free Zone · IT company · IFZA

“The corporate bank account was opened in under 4 weeks; my file was prepared so compliance went through the first time.”

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Marco V.
03.06.2026 · Mainland · Consulting company · Dubai

“Mainland license received in 2 weeks.”

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Aisha K.
21.06.2026 · Free Zone · E-commerce · Meydan

“With Marina Business Solutions I got a hassle-free, well-coordinated service.”

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Sergey M.
09.07.2026 · Mainland · Trading company · Dubai

“Residence visas for me and my family were issued in less than 2 weeks.”

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Have a question?

Do I need to fly to the UAE?

Company registration can often start remotely and much is handled online. However, physical presence in the UAE is usually required for visa processing, Emirates ID biometrics and bank-account opening.

How long does a turnkey setup take?

Most Free Zone companies are registered within 7 business days. Bank account opening typically takes up to 4 weeks; visas 2 weeks after license issuance. Exact timing depends on your jurisdiction and activity.

What's included in the price, and are there hidden fees?

You get a transparent, itemized quote upfront. Some government approvals are priced individually, and we flag those before you commit.

Free Zone or Mainland: which should I choose?

It depends on where you'll do business. Free Zone suits IT, services and export with 100% ownership; Mainland suits trading with the local market and government contracts. We'll recommend the best fit on a free call.

Can you help with the bank account?

We coordinate your account opening with partner banks. UAE banks apply strict compliance checks (KYC, business profile, sometimes a business plan), so we prepare your file to meet their requirements.

Can I get visas for me and my family?

Company owners and employees can obtain UAE residence visas (with Emirates ID and medical fitness). We provide full document and application support for you and your family.

What taxes will I pay?

0% personal income tax. Corporate tax is 0% up to AED 375,000 profit and 9% above; qualifying Free Zone income can remain at 0%. We handle your tax registration as part of the setup. This is not tax advice. For specific tax advice, we work alongside FTA-registered tax agents.

Can I pay in stages?

Yes, you can pay in stages. We accept payment by bank transfer.

What documents do you need from me?

Usually just your passport and a few details, and we prepare and verify everything else.

What happens if an application is rejected?

We prepare your file to minimize that risk and advise on next steps. Refund or re-application terms are set out in your agreement.